Tech Assurance AVP -SOX

Join us for a role in " CCO Functions" at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the  evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll  harness cuttingedge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

To be successful as a Tech Assurance AVP SOX, you should have experience  with:

• Testing experience of IT Application Controls (ITAC) / IT General Controls (ITGC) / Cyber Security Assessments.
• Hands on experience in IT Audits / IT Assessments and GRC (Governance, Risk & Controls), specifically SOx Review.
• Good understanding of industry frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO27001, and control frameworks used in IT SOx.
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems / technology, Computer Science,  Information Security, Computer Applications or similar field; or bachelor’s  degree in accounting / finance / business with relevant experience in IT  Audit.
• Relevant professional certification (CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, ISO 27001) or  equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of technology risk and control including relevant tools  and techniques.
• Good understanding of programming/ database languages viz. C++, Java,  COBOL, SQL / Cyber Security Frameworks, Standards and Principles.
• Understanding of key ITAC categories such as system interface,  reconciliation, segregation of duties and report generation.
• Depth of knowledge of key areas in technology risk, including operations,  change, security, resilience at both application and infrastructure layers.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in one or more of the following fields IT audit, Risk and Control, IT security.
• Advanced Excel skills; Experience using data analysis or CAATs would be  advantageous.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Understanding of Identity Access Management, Privileged Access  Management and Cloud Security.
• Practical experience in managing Technology Risks & Controls in Banking/  NBFC domains.
• Practical experience in design and development of SharePoint or similar  tools.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic  thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Location - Chennai.

Purpose of the role

To partner with the bank, to provide independent insurance on control processes and advise on improvements to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the bank’s internal controls framework.  

Accountabilities

• Collaboration across the bank to maintain a satisfactory, robust, and efficient control environment through the execution of ad-hoc assessments and testing on the design and operational effectiveness of the internal controls, aligned to control policies and standards.
• Development of detailed test plans and procedures to identify weaknesses in internal controls and other initiatives aligned to the bank’s control framework to mitigate any potential risks and issues, prioritised by its severity to disrupt bank operations, potential losses, and reputational impact.
• Communication of key findings and observations to the relevant stakeholders and business units to improve overall control efficiency and provide corrective actions to senior managers. Collaboration with other control professionals to resolve complex issues and ensure consistent testing methodologies across the bank.
• Development of a knowledge centre containing detailed documentation of control assessments, testing on design and operational effectiveness of procedures, findings, and the distribution of material on internal controls to train and upskill colleagues within the bank.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.